Kevin is listing a property in Stamford that was previously used as a dry-cleaning business. His seller client wants to know whether the Residential Property Condition Disclosure Report under CGS § 20-327b is the only disclosure obligation they need to worry about. Which of the following best describes the complete disclosure picture for this property?
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D) Both the CGS § 20-327b disclosure and the Connecticut Transfer Act under CGS § 22a-134 may apply, depending on the property's current use and hazardous substance history
A property previously used as a dry-cleaning business likely involved hazardous substances such as perchloroethylene (PERC), which could trigger the Connecticut Transfer Act (CGS § 22a-134). The Transfer Act requires environmental investigation and compliance documentation when transferring establishments that stored or used hazardous waste. Additionally, if the property is now classified as residential, the CGS § 20-327b disclosure may also apply. Licensees must advise clients that both obligations may be relevant and recommend consultation with an environmental attorney.
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